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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,234.80, 1,224,387.37 and 560,692.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,234.80, 1,224,387.37 and 560,692.92 is: 773,758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,234.80 : 1,224,387.37 = 560,692.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,234.80/1,224,387.37 = 560,692.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,234.80x = 1,224,387.37 × 560,692.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,234.80x = 686,505,329,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,505,329,696.42/887,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,758.34

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